SJR2 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Republican
Session: First Special Session 2016
Title: Poarch Creek Indians, urging Governor to enter into good faith negotiations
Summary: This Senate resolution urges the Governor to negotiate a Tribal-State Compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for Class III gaming to benefit Alabama's General Fund.
What This Bill Does
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is recognized as Alabama's only federally acknowledged tribe and a sovereign nation. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act requires the Governor to negotiate in good faith with the tribe to establish a Tribal-State Compact for Class III gaming in Alabama. The resolution directs negotiations to begin by October 1, 2017 to develop a compact that secures Alabama's fair and equitable share of the revenue for the State General Fund. It notes that such gaming revenue would be exempt from state taxation under federal law and that income from Class III gaming should benefit the tribe as required by federal law.

Who It Affects
Poarch Band of Creek Indians — potential involvement in Class III gaming through a state compact and related revenue considerations.
State of Alabama (Governor and General Fund) — potential new revenue source and obligation to negotiate a compact that provides a fair share of gaming revenue to the General Fund.

Key Provisions
Requires the Governor to enter into good faith negotiations with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for a Tribal-State Compact to authorize Class III gaming in Alabama, in line with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
Aims to secure a compact that ensures Alabama receives a fair and equitable share of the revenue for the State General Fund while addressing the regulation of Class III gaming and the tribe's welfare as dictated by federal law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative